Saint Patrick: Apostle of Ireland
Saint Patrick transformed Ireland, bringing the Gospel to a pagan nation.
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Once a slave in Ireland, he returned as a bishop to bring the faith to his former captors.
Symbolism and Iconography
The shamrock and the episcopal staff.
Celebration and Devotion
March 17.
Devotional Prayer
"Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me. Amen."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why the shamrock?
He used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity.
Did he banish snakes?
It is a metaphor for expelling paganism from the island.
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